Filmmaker Arjun Hingorani, who launched Dharmendra dies at 92

"Arjun
Hingorani peacefully left for the heavenly abode," Atul Mohan, vice
president of the Chamber of Film Journalists said in a statement. His last
rites were performed in the Vrindavan dham. A prayer service will be held in
Mumbai.

Dharmendra took to
Twitter to express his grief over Hingorani's demise. "Arjun
Hingorani, the man who put his hand around the shoulder of this loner in
Mumbai, has left us forever... I am extremely sad! May his soul rest in
peace!" he tweeted.

Arjun Hingorani introduced
Dharmendra in 1960 film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’. After launching the
star, Hingorani developed a strong bonding with him and the duo went on to work
in films like ‘Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan’ (1970), ‘Kahani Kismat Ki’ (1973), ‘Sultanat’
(1983) and ‘Kaun Kare Kurbanie’ (1991).

Veteran actor Rishi
Kapoor, who worked with Hingorani in 1981 film ‘Katilon Ke Kaatil’ also also
expressed his grief over the filmmaker’s death. "R I P. Whenever the
shot was ready, this man used to say 'Rishi sahab ko bulaye' (call Rishi sir)
and shout 'Dharmen ko bulao' (call Dharmen) for Dharmendra sahab - because he
gave him a break in films. Dharam ji out of sheer respect obeyed him. We all
three did 'Kaitlon Ke Kaatil' a super hit film. Adios Arjun ji!" Kapoor
wrote on Twitter.